Partnership, Accountability, Training & Hope Program Services

APPLICATION IN RESPONSE TO

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO DELIVER

PARTNERSHIP, ACCOUNTABILITY, TRAINING & HOPE PROGRAM SERVICES

(PATH)

Applications must be received no later than 12:00 p.m. on July 27, 2018. The electronic date/time stamp recorded by the administrative staff at the Macomb/St. Clair Workforce Development Board upon receipt of the application will indicate if a proposal was submitted on time.

Applications submitted in a sealed envelope labeled PATH must be delivered by the above deadline to:

John H. Bierbusse, Executive Director

Macomb/St. Clair Workforce Development Board

VerKuilen Building

21885 Dunham Road, Suite 11

Clinton Township, MI 48036-1030

The M/SCWDB is seeking competitive proposals for service providers to develop and implement Partnership, Accountability, Training & Hope Services (PATH) in Macomb and St. Clair counties. Actual PATH funding allocations have not been awarded and will be announced at a later date. The award of any contract based on proposals received in response to this request is contingent upon the receipt of adequate funding allocations.

This request for proposals does not commit the M/SCWDB to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred by the proposer in the preparation of the response submission. The M/SCWDB reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a result of this request, to negotiate with all qualified sources, or to cancel this request for submission in part or in its entirety if it is in the best interest of the M/SCWDB to do so.

APPLICATION IN RESPONSE TO

Macomb/St. Clair Workforce Development Board

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO DELIVER

PARTNERSHIP, ACCOUNTABILITY, TRAINING & HOPE PROGRAM SERVICES

(PATH)

Program Year 2019

Name of Organization:Click or tap here to enter text.

Street Address:Click or tap here to enter text.

City:Click or tap here to enter text. Zip: Click or tap here to enter text. County:Click or tap here to enter text.

Individual to be contacted with questions involving this application: Click or tap here to enter text.

Phone:Click or tap here to enter text. Email:Click or tap here to enter text.

Indicate if this is a proposal to operate PATH activities within Macomb County Michigan Works! Career Centers or the St. Clair County Career Center.

If you are proposing to operate at more than one site, a separate response application and budget is required for each site.

Check Only One:

☐ Macomb County ☐ Macomb County ☐ St. Clair County

43630 Hayes
Suite 250
Clinton Township 48038 / 15950 Twelve Mile Road
Roseville 48066 / 100 McMorran
6th Floor
Port Huron 48060

PROPOSER’S SIGNATURE CERTIFICATION

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Federal Employer Identification Number:

Which is: (check all that apply)

☐ / Assumed Name
(Register No): / Click or tap here to enter text. / ☐ / Private for Profit
☐ / Public Non-Profit / ☐ / Partnership
☐ / Public School District / ☐ / Female Owned Business
☐ / Minority Owned Business / ☐ / Business Owned by an Individual with a Disability
☐ / Corporation, incorporated under
the laws of the State of: Click or tap here to enter text.
List all officers and stockholders:Click or tap here to enter text.

Is any owner, partner, stockholder or employee of the company or institution completing this Request for Proposal associated with or have family members serving on the Macomb/St. Clair Workforce Development Board, Inc., or an administrative employee of the Macomb/St. Clair Workforce Development Board, Inc.?

☐ Yes ☐No

If yes, name of individual and relationship: Click or tap here to enter text.

I certify that this proposal is a firm offer to begin on October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019, and that complete and accurate records justifying all expenditures, leaving a clear audit trail to point of origin will be maintained, subject to periodic audit by the Macomb/St. Clair Workforce Development Board, Inc., and/or the State of Michigan. I further certify that I have fully read and understand the specifications presented in this proposal.

NOTE: This document must be signed by the individual who has signatory authority for the organization under whose sponsorship this proposal has been submitted.

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:

PRINTED NAME/TITLE: Click or tap here to enter text.

ADDRESS: Click or tap here to enter text.

If another individual is authorized to sign contracts as a result of this proposal, indicate:
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUAL:

PRINTED NAME: Click or tap here to enter text.

1. Provide a brief description of your organization and its mission.

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1. Provide a narrative description that cites evidence that your organization is qualified and capable of meeting expectations of the PATH initiative.

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1. Identify strategies your organization will implement to ensure performance goals outlined in Monitoring/Performance Goals section of the instructions are met.

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1. If your organization failed to meet performance goals under a current or previous contract with the M/SCWDB, explain new strategies your organization will take to ensure success in a new program year.

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1. Are you prepared to begin delivery of services on October 1, 2018 as defined under Period of Performance in the instructions?

☐ Yes ☐ No

1. Are you prepared to deliver services to populations as defined under Population to be Served as described in the instructions?

☐ Yes ☐ No

1. Are you prepared to deliver services as defined under the Required Levelof Activity as described in the instructions?

☐ Yes ☐ No

1. Are you prepared to provide the supplies identified under Equipment/Supplies section in the instructions?

☐ Yes ☐ No

1. Are you capable of performing the documentation tasks as outlined in Participant File Maintenance/Required documentation for PATH participants section of the instructions?

☐ Yes ☐ No

1. State the hours your PATH Site will operate. Include any deviations from the PATH CenterRecognized Holiday Closings listed in the instructions.

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1. After review of the Program Requirements/Program Design section of

the instructions, are you capable of providing the PATH model as outlined?

☐ Yes ☐No

1. Provide a narrative description of unique strategies and processes that your

organization will use beyond the identified curriculum described in Attachment A.

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1. Describe the process for completing an objective assessment for the purpose of

identifying appropriate services and career pathways for individuals.

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1. Describe the process for developing an Individual Service Strategy (ISS) and how

it will be updated regularly as participant’s needs change.

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1. Describe the retention strategies that will be implemented to increase the

likelihood that PATH participants will actively participate and remain engaged in

completing necessary activities.

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1. Describe how you will address basic skills deficiencies to assist participants in

meeting their education and employment goals.

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1. Describe how you will encourage participants to enter vocational training

activities that are suitable, in-demand and will lead to self-sufficiency.

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1. Provide a brief narrative of community organizations that will be partnered with to

resolve participant barriers. Give examples of relationships your organization has

with local community resources. Identify methods by which staff will be kept

abreast of community based resources.

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1. STAFFING

Complete a one- page summary that lists each required position using the titles identified in the instructions and the name of the staff person who will fill the position. Note: If the staff is to be recruited, note “to be recruited” next to the position title.

Attach résumés for each staff person that will be involved with the proposed project if a contract is awarded. Include the specific role they will play. Résumés should be up to date and include current positions. If staff has not been identified, provide a job posting which includes staff title, a job description, qualifications and credentials required that will be used to recruit qualified staff. Include résumés or job postings for each position.

1. Complete the budget sheets (Refer to Attachment A-1)

1. Does your organization have an official “Procurement Policy” that is followed when supplies and equipment are purchased?

☐ Yes ☐ No

If yes, attach a copy of the policy.

If no, or if your organization’s policy is less restrictive than the State of Michigan’s procurement policy, are you willing to follow the procurement policy dictated by the M/SCWDB?

☐ Yes ☐ No

In accordance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) title 2 CFR Part 200.332, the M/SCWDB is responsible for evaluating its subrecipients for risk. Please respond to the following questions related to risk assessment.

1. Has your organization received a federal grant (directly or indirectly) within the past five years?

☐ Yes☐ No

If yes, when? Click or tap here to enter text.

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1. Has your organization previously been required to submit to a compliance audit or Single Audit as required by OMB A-133, Title 2 CFR Part 200 or the cognizant agency?

☐ Yes ☐ No

If yes, attach the single audit.

Was the award determined to be a major federal program in the audit?

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1. Were there any findings resulting from the Single Audit?

☐ Yes☐ No

1. Does the individual (or team of individuals) with primary responsibility for grant-related activities have prior experience with federal grants?

☐ Yes☐ No

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1. Does your organization have written policies and procedures related to internal controls and oversight?

☐ Yes ☐ No

1. Has your organization had new or substantial changes to its operating structure/systems or has new personnel?

☐Yes☐No